I don't think there is much to be gained from the "I've done 999 fam flights but only ever seen 1.5 pilots visit ATC" bartering.
The local fam flight scheme at my unit has been pretty successful and I'm happy to say that several pilots have taken us up on the offer of a reciprocal visit to ATC.
Since September 11 one of the major carriers has withdrawn from the local scheme, and the national "official" scheme has been suspended.
Locally we have decided to allow a few months breathing space before requesting flights from the remaining participating carriers. Hopefully by lying low for a while we will avoid precipitating any more carriers into withdrawing from the scheme at a time of nervousness about security and cost.
I'd be delighted to hear from any operator who would like to become part of our local scheme.
[ 12 December 2001: Message edited by: Fright Information Service ]